The Goonies

1985

Director: Richard Donner

Distributor: Warner Brothers

Key Elements: Story – Lines – Characters – Message – Music

Review:

The Goonies are a group of underdogs who live on the wrong side of the tracks, but they’ve recently learned that they’re all going to have to move unless they can find the money to buy their neighborhood back from developers. Then, they find a treasure map that may lead to the answer.

This movie is a cult classic - and deserves to be. Its a fun adventure story. Its charactersare relatable – no matter the decade. And it’s message is timeless – You can get through anything by sticking with your friends.

Trailer:

Quotes:

• Hey, you guys!

• Yeah, but you know what? This one, this one right here. This was my dream, my wish. And it didn't come true. So I'm taking it back. I'm taking them all back.

• It's OK, you're a Goonie and Goonies always make mistakes... just don't make any more.

• Bye, Willy. Thanks.

• Goonies never say die!

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